WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009

ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #199

Sonic the Hedgehog #199 will arrive in stores on April 8 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Ian Flynn, with art by Tracy Yardley.

Here's how Archie describes the issue:

"'Knocking on Eggman's Door': Sonic leads the combined might of the Freedom Fighters and the Chaotix in a final push against Dr. Robotnik and his Eggman Empire! In this climactic battle old friendships and rivalries are revisited, family confronts family, and a treacherous plot is revealed that you won't believe!"

Sonic the Hedgehog #199 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: ARCHIE & FRIENDS #130

Archie & Friends #130 will arrive in stores on April 8 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Stephen Oswald, with art by Bill Galvan.

Here's how Archie describes the issue:

"'Zero to Rock Hero Part One': It's a battle of the bands unlike any seen before, when The Archies and Josie and the Pussycats compete against one another playing the hottest new videogame, Legendary Rock Heroes at Veronica's swank party! Can the real rockers excel in the virtual world as well as they rock out in the real world? And what will happen when the media... specifically a reality show producer friend of Mr. Lodge... and the whole world takes notice?!"

Archie & Friends #130 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #193

Betty & Veronica Digest #193 will arrive in stores on April 8 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Hal Lifson, Bill Golliher and various, with art by Rex Lindsey, Pat Kennedy and various.

Here's how Archie describes the issue:

"'Palm Springs Weekend': Join Betty and Veronica as they embark upon the jet-settingest weekend trip of their lives. Destination: the ultra-ritzy Riviera Resort and Spa in Palm Springs. It's all brought to you by famed Hollywood columnist Hal Lifson. Just like his column, this comic book travelogue is loaded with sizzling celebrities, magnificent homes, breathtaking scenery, and total trendsetters. Lifson also has a fondness for the sensational '60s, on full display here as the Riviera's design is based on architecture of the decade. So pack your bags and buy your tix -- it's the hippest trip you'll ever take! 'New Clowns in Town': Betty's Uncle Clarence is in town doing his clown act at the circus, but when his two assistants catch colds, Betty and Veronica are enlisted to don makeup they've never worn before! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"

Betty & Veronica Digest #193 will be 88 pages and will cost $2.69.

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FIRST LOOK: JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #149

Jughead's Double Digest #149 will arrive in stores on April 8 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by George Gladir, Bill Golliher and various, with art by Bill Galvan, Tim Kennedy, Stan Goldberg and various.

Here's how Archie describes the issue:

"'The Gourmet Glutton': To help boost Pop Tate's sales, Jughead starts an internet-only show starring himself as a food expert... and the first eatery he reviews is Pop's, of course! 'Physical Activity': Jughead goes for a check up, but he's so nervous he's liable to check out before the doctor arrives! 'Girl Guile': With more and more boys coming up with creative ways to ask their prom dates out, Ethel decides to follow suit with a clever ploy to get Jughead to ask her to the prom! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"